Consequently, cast iron will keep the oil hot across the entire surface of the pan throughout the frying process. It may take a while for your cast iron skillet to heat up but, once pre-heated to ...

A cast-iron skillet is a household wonder, capable of searing steaks, sizzling burgers, or delicately crisping a baked cornbread. When compared to nonstick, a cast-iron skillet always wins.

Since cast iron is great at retaining heat, it’s much easier to keep frying oil at a steady temperature. Use a cast-iron skillet for fried chicken wings for your next game day.

Cast iron is one of the most dependable tools in any kitchen. It heats evenly, lasts for decades, and actually improves the more you use it -- as long as you treat it with care.

Lodge’s selection of cast iron pans are the ideal vessels for these recipes thanks to their superb heat retention and distribution, and we found so many on sale at Wayfair for up to 46 percent ...

Are you using and cleaning your cast-iron skillet correctly? Test your IQ. Illustrations by Kezia Gabriella for The Washington Post By Becky Krystal April 12 at 11:30 a.m.

After weeks of testing popular cast-iron skillets, the Field Company No. 8 Cast-Iron Skillet earned the highest marks. Ahead, learn more about the lighter, smoother pan.